How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t with Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́, an English actor whose work spans stage, television and film with remarkable range and depth. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Ronkẹ has built a dynamic career that moves effortlessly between powerful theatrical performances and memorable screen roles.

You’ll hear about her journey from classical theatre training to taking on roles in acclaimed productions such as Been So Long and the Amazon Prime series Alex Rider, where she brought Jack Starbright to life. She’s also appeared in Doctor Who, Christopher Robin and the critically praised drama Rain Dogs.

In our conversation, Ronkẹ reflects on the craft of acting, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the persistent joy she finds in both stage and screen work. We explore what it feels like to grow as an artist, the challenges she’s faced in pursuing bold and varied roles, and how she navigates the emotional territory of a life in performance.

It’s an honest, inspiring and deeply thoughtful discussion with an incredibly gifted performer whose voice continues to resonate across theatre and television.

This episode may contain strong language.

Host - Shvorne Marks

Producers - Caitlin Thornton & Shvorne Marks

Music - Joe Sigee

Artwork - Caitlin Thornton